The letter warns that if El‑Sayed wins, far‑left and anti‑Jewish elements within the Democratic Party could become dominant, and it urges voters to choose Republican Mike Rogers instead.

Among the signatories are prominent members of Michigan’s Jewish community – former Temple Israel president Robert Gordon, Shayna Levine, cantor David Propis, former University of Michigan regent Laurence Deitch, and Weight Watchers executive Hannan Lis.

The letter also cites safety concerns over El‑Sayed’s association with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has made anti‑Jewish remarks and served as a surrogate for the campaign.

Former Rep. Andy Levin, a Jewish Democrat who backs El‑Sayed, says the backlash represents a minority view and suggests the letter is driven by AIPAC influence rather than the broader Jewish community.

Michigan is a crucial swing state, so this shift of a traditionally Democratic voting bloc could have a significant impact on the Senate race, illustrating how perceived anti‑Jewish rhetoric and controversial allies can push voters across party lines.